LGBTQ+

• How can counsellors support LGBTQ+ clients who are facing discrimination or stigma in their daily lives, and what role does advocacy play in this process?

• What steps can a counsellor take if they are unsure about the appropriate language or terminology to use when discussing LGBTQ+ identities with a client?

• How can counsellors handle situations where a client’s family or social support system is unsupportive of their LGBTQ+ identity?

• What are some common challenges that LGBTQ+ clients may face in therapy, and how can counsellors effectively address these challenges?

• How can a client from the LGBTQ+ community express their unique experiences or challenges in therapy if they feel misunderstood or marginalised?

• What should a counsellor do if they realise they have biases or gaps in knowledge regarding LGBTQ+ issues that might affect their therapeutic relationship with a client?